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Civil & Commercial Litigation Practice Group 
T: (952) 432-3136
F: (952) 432-3780
7300 West 147th Street, Suite 600
Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124
News & Updates
May 9, 2008
Attorney Robert B. Bauer speaks at NBI Seminar: A Step-by-Step Guide to Understanding Easements.
April 8, 2008
Attorney Michael D. Klemm appointed to Environmental Advisory Committee for the City of Shakopee.
March 25, 2008
Attorney Michael D. Klemm authors article, "Top 10" Annual Checklist for Homeowners' Associations, published in Minnesota Community Living. Read the Article
January 25, 2008
Severson Sheldon announces election of Attorney Stephen A. Ling as Shareholder.
January 16, 2008
Severson Sheldon announced as Grand Sponsor of Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce Grand Cabaret, a community fundraiser to be held on April 25, 2008 at Brackett's Crossing Country Club.
January 1, 2008
Attorney Loren M. Solfest begins term on Board of Directors for Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.
December 27, 2007
Attorney Brian J. Wisdorf assists homeowner in obtaining a judgment in the amount of $122,983.87 against a residential contractor for the contractor’s failure to perform.
December 20, 2007
Attorneys Sharon K. Hills and Stephen A. Ling selected as members of First Judicial District Ethics Committee.
December 1, 2007
Attorneys Stephen Ling, Christine Cassellius, Michael Klemm and Matthew Schaap named 2008 Minnesota Rising Stars® by Minnesota Law & Politics Magazine. Press Release
October 11, 2007
Attorney Michael D. Klemm receives BV peer rating, the highest rating awarded by Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell to attorneys admitted to the bar from 5-9 years.
August 17, 2007
Attorney Terrence A. Merritt speaks on municipal law issues at a seminar presented by the Minnesota Association of Townships Insurance Trust.
August 7, 2007
Star Tribune features story on Gary and Doris Schmitz of Farmington, clients of Severson Sheldon whose home was damaged by dewatering activities conducted by the City of Farmington. Read the Article
August 6, 2007
Six Severson Sheldon attorneys named 2007 Minnesota Super Lawyers®.
August 1, 2007
Attorney Terrence A. Merritt begins three-year term for Augustana Care Corporation on the Board of Directors for Augustana Health Care Center of Apple Valley, Apple Valley Villa and Augustana Regent at Burnsville, LLC.
July 2, 2007
Attorney Michael E. Molenda attends International Association of Lions Clubs in Chicago, IL where former President Jimmy Carter highlighted the joint efforts of the Carter Foundation and the Lions through Campaign SightFirst II, a project designed to eradicate preventable blindness worldwide.
June 13, 2007
Attorney Robert B. Bauer speaks at NBI Seminar: Road and Access Law.
May 17, 2007
Severson Sheldon hosts "Business After Hours," a joint event of the Apple Valley and Lakeville Chambers of Commerce.
May 8, 2007
Attorney Terrence A. Merritt speaks on Health Care Directives at a seminar in Lakeville, MN presented by Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services, Inc.
May 1, 2007
Attorney Loren M. Solfest receives AV peer rating, the highest rating awarded to attorneys by Lexis-Nexis Martindale-Hubbell.
April 5, 2007
Attorney Brian J. Wisdorf speaks at NBI seminar: Resolving Problems and Disputes on Construction Projects.
February 14, 2007
Attorney Michael D. Klemm presents Community Associations Institute seminar on ethics.
January 22, 2007
Severson Sheldon announces the re-election of Michael G. Dougherty as firm President.
January 22, 2007
Severson Sheldon announces the re-election of Michael G. Dougherty, Loren M. Solfest, Sharon K. Hills and Robert B. Bauer to the firm's Board of Directors.
January 22, 2007
Severson Sheldon announces the election of attorney Annette M. Margarit as Shareholder.
January 12, 2007
Minnesota Supreme Court appoints attorney Robert B. Bauer to Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board for three-year term.
January 5, 2007
Governor Tim Pawlenty reappoints attorney Michael G. Dougherty to Judicial Selection Commission.
December 1, 2006
Attorneys Ryan J. Bies and Jessica L. Sanborn admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota.
November 23, 2006
Attorney Matthew J. Schaap named a 2007 Minnesota Rising Star® for his work in Business Litigation.
November 2006
Attorney Robert B. Bauer appointed to serve as Special Master in Dakota County civil litigation.
October 2006
Severson Sheldon attorneys finalize work on litigation materials prepared for Total Litigator, a new resource for Minnesota attorneys coming soon from LexisNexis®.
October 5, 2006
Attorney Gary L. Huusko elected Chair of NDC Chambers of Commerce.
August 8, 2006
Attorney Robert B. Bauer speaks at NBI Seminar: Road and Access Law.
July 25, 2006
Five Severson Sheldon attorneys named 2006 Super Lawyers®.
June 22, 2006
Attorneys Stephen A. Ling and Michael D. Klemm certified as Real Property Specialists by the MSBA.
April 6, 2006
Severson Sheldon hosts "Business After Hours," a monthly event organized by the Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce.
March 3, 2006
Severson Sheldon hosts its 20th Anniversary Celebration at the Dakota County Western Service Center in Apple Valley.
